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SUMMARY:New Exhibit Explores Bristol County’s History of Incarceration
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century jail in Taunton to New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street facility is the oldest continuously operating jail in the nation. \nArtifacts include the Taunton jail’s debtor book from 1785 and Lizzie Borden’s 1892 mittimus. Visitors will also see 1920s inmate photographs\, 19th-century jail logs\, and materials from the sheriff’s office archives. \nThe exhibit was curated by Melanie Botvin with research by Henry Claudy\, a New York University graduate student. \nThe New Bedford Whaling Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-exhibit-explores-bristol-countys-history-of-incarceration/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,History,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T201557Z
UID:10142732-1762387200-1788220799@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Donation Drop Sites Needed
DESCRIPTION:Local food pantries need help building supplies as SNAP benefits change. Reggae on West Beach (ROWB) is organizing a food and baby item drive for area families in need. \nBusinesses are asked to host donation boxes provided and maintained by ROWB. Boxes will be picked up monthly or sooner if full. \nThe business with the most donations will receive the 2026 Food Fight Trophy. The drive runs through August 2026\, leading up to ROWB’s 10th-year event. \nParticipating businesses will be highlighted on ROWB’s social media pages. Posts from your business may be shared to boost visibility for your events. \nEmail reggaeonwestbeach@gmail.com or rowbvendors@gmail.com\, or text 774-634-1008 for more information. \nSign up at https://forms.gle/FouzAc3wRiqtMfnH9
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/donation-drop-sites-needed/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Donations,Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reggae on West Beach":MAILTO:reggaeonwestbeach@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20251119T152602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T152602Z
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SUMMARY:Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance
DESCRIPTION:Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance opens December 13 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The new installation is by Boston artist and sculptor Heidi Whitman. It is an immersive look at obsession\, power\, and the American whaling story. \nWhitman is known for intricate “mental maps” that explore emotion\, memory\, and place. She applies that style to Moby-Dick. She reimagines Ahab’s pursuit as a layered map of fixation. Paper\, shadow\, and structure trace themes of violence and mania in the novel and in America today. \nHer work has appeared at the Addison Gallery of American Art\, the Fitchburg Art Museum\, and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. It is held in museum\, public\, and corporate collections such as the Federal Reserve\, Boston Public Library\, and the McMullen Museum of Art. She received a Mass Cultural Council fellowship in 2021. \nAhab’s Head ties together maritime history\, literature\, and contemporary art\, presenting the story through a modern lens.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ahabs-head-american-vengeance/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260109T205534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205534Z
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SUMMARY:Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford
DESCRIPTION:See the faces of 19th-century America in a new special exhibition opening Jan. 16\, 2026.  “Look Pleasant\, Please: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford\,” explores portrait photography in a growing and diverse coastal city.\n\nImages highlight the changing relationship between photographer and sitter in a complex urban economy. Featured works include one of the last known portraits of Frederick Douglass\, taken by Black photographer James E. Reed\, along with images by immigrant and women photographers building careers in New Bedford.\n\nThe exhibition invites visitors to reflect on 19th-century society and consider how people choose to present themselves today.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/early-portrait-photography-in-new-bedford/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260122T201006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T201006Z
UID:10153225-1769040000-1777679999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Call for Submissions: ArtWeek SouthCoast
DESCRIPTION:ArtWeek SouthCoast is back May 8 to 17\, 2026\, with events planned across southeastern Massachusetts. The festival website is live\, and event submissions are open at artweeksouthcoast.org.\n\nArtists\, cultural organizations\, municipalities\, local businesses\, and community groups may submit events for inclusion in the 2026 schedule. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.\n\nThis regional arts celebration highlights creativity through workshops\, performances\, exhibitions\, open studios\, artist talks\, and family-friendly activities. Behind-the-scenes experiences also offer new ways to connect with artists and cultural spaces.\n\nParticipating communities include Fall River\, New Bedford\, Dartmouth\, Marion\, Westport\, Fairhaven\, Mattapoisett\, Somerset\, and Wareham. New voices from Attleboro\, Brockton\, Taunton\, and surrounding areas will also take part.\nOrganizers encourage early planning as events are added.\n\nFull details and the evolving schedule are available at artweeksouthcoast.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-submissions-artweek-southcoast/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,ArtWeek Southcoast,Call for Art,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260320T181025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T181025Z
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SUMMARY:Resistance: Cultural and Political Narratives in Mexican Art
DESCRIPTION:March 12 to May 31\, 2026$10 adults. $7 seniors and students. \nThis exhibition features contemporary Mexican artists exploring freedom of expression\, history\, and social justice. Work spans sculpture\, installation\, performance documentation\, textiles\, and printmaking. Artists reflect on Indigenous knowledge\, collective memory\, and present-day social issues. \nJacobo and María Ángeles\, master wood carvers from Oaxaca\, present sculptural interpretations of tonas and nahuales. Their vivid works draw on Zapotec cosmology and assert cultural identity. \nAdela Goldbard examines memory and power\, often through symbolic acts of destruction. Prints by Mario Guzmán highlight community\, labor\, and political struggle\, alongside work from Subterráneos\, a collective he leads in Oaxaca. \nRenata Cassiano Alvarez shows pieces from Siempre Voy a Volver. Her sculptures explore memory\, migration\, and home through hand-built forms that suggest the body and domestic space. \n\nResistencia: Narrativas Políticas y Culturales en el Arte Mexicano12 de marzo al 31 de mayo de 2026 \nLa exposición presenta artistas mexicanos contemporáneos que exploran la libertad de expresión\, la historia y la justicia social. Incluye escultura\, instalación\, documentación performativa\, textiles y grabado. Las obras abordan el conocimiento indígena\, la memoria colectiva y el contexto actual. \nJacobo y María Ángeles presentan esculturas de tonas y nahuales inspiradas en la cosmología zapoteca. Sus obras afirman la identidad cultural. \nAdela Goldbard explora la memoria y el poder mediante acciones simbólicas. Mario Guzmán utiliza el grabado como herramienta social\, junto a Subterráneos\, colectivo que dirige en Oaxaca. \nRenata Cassiano Alvarez presenta obras de Siempre Voy a Volver. Sus esculturas abordan la memoria\, la migración y el hogar con formas hechas a mano que evocan el cuerpo y lo doméstico.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/resistance-cultural-and-political-narratives-in-mexican-art/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newbedfordlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/RESISTANCE.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260329T204220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T204220Z
UID:10163224-1774483200-1777679999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Call For Art: Soul Clap: Sounds of the African Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Gallery X is seeking submissions for “Soul Clap\,” a juried multimedia exhibition focused on the sound and cultural impact of Black music. \nThe show highlights musical traditions of the African Diaspora\, from West African rhythms to jazz\, hip-hop\, reggae\, and house\, and invites work that reflects themes of community\, resistance\, and joy. \nArtists may submit up to three works by May 1 at 11:59 p.m. A short bio and artwork details are required. The $20 fee may be waived for financial hardship. \nApplicants will be notified by May 10. \nAccepted work must be delivered between May 13 and May 17. The exhibition runs from May 20 through June 20.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-art-soul-clap-sounds-of-the-african-diaspora/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, 169 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260330T161132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T161132Z
UID:10163229-1774828800-1779062399@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Call For Art: Queer Futures
DESCRIPTION:Gallery X seeks submissions for “Queer Futures\,” a Pride Month exhibition exploring visions of the future. Themes include utopia\, queer sci-fi\, solarpunk\, Afro and Indigenous Futurism\, and personal hopes. Broad interpretations are welcome. Artists of all backgrounds may submit\, with encouragement for queer and BIPOC artists. Submissions are free. \nThe show runs May 6 through May 17. Participant should submit work during gallery hours or by appointment through May 17. Artists complete a submission form at drop-off. The exhibition is non-juried and open to all media. Wall pieces must be ready to hang. Pedestals are available for three-dimensional work. \nWorks may be available for purchase\, and Gallery X manages sales and takes a commission. \nOrganizers also invite local queer artists to contribute to a “Queer Futures” time capsule installation featuring imagined artifacts from 500 years in the future. \nArtists interested in the project are free to contact the curator\, Beatrice Alder\, at beatrice.g.alder@gmail.com for details.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-art-queer-futures/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, 169 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260504T235053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T235053Z
UID:10164495-1776949200-1778428800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:WAG's Spring Show\, “Journeys
DESCRIPTION:The Westport Art Group’s judged Spring Show\, “Journeys\,” opened April 23 and continues through May 10. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday\, 1 to 4 p.m. \nAwards were presented at the opening reception. Judge David Barnes selected the winners. Additional prizes were provided by sponsors Manchester Interiors and Jeffrey of Westport. \nGermana Rodrigues received Best in Show for “Echoes from Within\,” a watercolor in tunnel-book format with layered detail. \nSusan Czernicka earned second place for “Silently Slipping into the Forest\,” inspired by a visit to her grandmother’s village in western Ukraine and its World War II history. \nChris Page received Best Interpretation of the Theme for “Walking without Stopping\,” a series of four photographs taken in the woods. \nThe exhibit features a range of work tied to the theme of journeys. It remains on view through May 10.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/wags-spring-show-journeys/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Westport Art Group\, 1740 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20251029T165258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T165418Z
UID:10137243-1777161600-1777247999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Blue Heron in Flight
DESCRIPTION:Adriance Furnituremakers highlights work by local artisans in the Showroom Gallery. Each piece shows the maker’s style. Each one brings character to the space. \nJohn Magnan shifted to art after an early retirement from a technical career. The change led to studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Magnan later earned an MFA in sculpture from UMass Dartmouth. Solo exhibitions have appeared in several locations. Permanent installations stand in hospitals and public spaces. Magnan’s sculpture is also featured at the UMass School of Law. A national collaboration with Eli Lilly and Co. honors clinical trial participants through public art. \nShowroom open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Phone number is 508-993-4800. \n A portion of this sale will be donated to Buzzards Bay Coalition to support efforts to protect the bay. \nAn online portfolio can be viewed at www.johnmagnan.com
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/blue-heron-in-flight/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Adriance Furniture Makers\, 288 Gulf Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20251105T173921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T173921Z
UID:10141066-1777161600-1777247999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Free Rides for eligible individuals
DESCRIPTION:Mass 2-1-1 and Lyft have teamed up to offer Relief Rides\, a limited free transportation program for eligible individuals without access to other local options. \nRides are available for critical non-emergency needs such as food access\, short-term work transportation\, and medical or mental health appointments. The service is open to qualified residents in Fall River and New Bedford. \nTrips can be scheduled right away or up to 48 hours in advance. \nTo find out if you qualify\, call 2-1-1 or 877-211-6277 Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/free-rides-for-eligible-individuals/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Free,Free Rides
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20251113T163611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T163611Z
UID:10143531-1777161600-1777247999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Cold and Flu Vaccine Reminder
DESCRIPTION:A reminder that flu and COVID cases rise during this season. Vaccines help protect families and reduce severe illness. \nResidents can schedule appointments through state vaccination sites or local providers. Information is available at mass.gov/seasonal-vaccines.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/cold-and-flu-vaccine-reminder/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Health,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260422T221922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T223353Z
UID:10163883-1777161600-1777247999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:A Gift of Free Yoga for College Students
DESCRIPTION:Yoga ed Vida will offer free yoga classes for one week\, April 20 to April 30\, to help students de-stress\, stay balanced\, and recharge during a busy semester.\n\nClasses are free for students\, but registration is required. All experience levels are welcome.\n\nSessions focus on relaxation\, movement\, and mindfulness. Student ID is required at the studio.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/a-gift-of-free-yoga-for-college-students/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Yoga es Vida\, 127 W Rodney French Blvd\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Culture Calendar,Free,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260324T223123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T223123Z
UID:10162611-1777195800-1777203000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong classes
DESCRIPTION:Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong classes with David Chosid are held on Sundays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Buttonwood Park Warming House. \nThe sessions focus on gentle movement practices that support flexibility\, balance\, and general well-being. Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy\, tai chi and qigong emphasize steady movement and breath. \nNo experience is required. The fee is $15 per class.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/guang-ping-yang-tai-chi-chuan-and-qigong-classes/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Park Warming House & Field\, Oneida Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newbedfordlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/tai-chi.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260410T202218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T202218Z
UID:10163759-1777197600-1777203000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Kundalini Yoga with Sound class
DESCRIPTION:Kundalini Yoga with Sound offers a gentle\, beginner-friendly class focused on resetting and letting go on Sunday\, April 26\, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The fee is $25. \nBreathwork\, movement\, meditation\, and sound come together to help the body relax and the mind settle. Regular practice can build strength\, support clarity\, and deepen a sense of balance. \nOpen to all levels.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/kundalini-yoga-with-sound-class/
LOCATION:Yoga es Vida\, 127 W Rodney French Blvd\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Culture Calendar,Yoga
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newbedfordlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Kundalini-Yoga-with-Sound.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20250614T180232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T234757Z
UID:10128170-1777197600-1777212000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Fairhaven Farmers' Market schedule
DESCRIPTION:FAIRHAVEN — The Fairhaven Farmers’ Market will hold a weekly outdoors market on Sundays into October. \nLook for the bright yellow farmstand at 151 Alden Road. SNAP\, HIP\, Senior & WIC\, FMNP are accepted by some farmers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fairhaven-farmers-market-schedule/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Farmers Market\, 151 Alden Road\, Fairhaven\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T133000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260202T172201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T172201Z
UID:10154155-1777210200-1777210200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Ballet RI's "Pure Dance" at Bristol Community College
DESCRIPTION:Ballet Rhode Island makes its Bristol Community College debut with Pure Dance on April 25 at 7 p.m. and April 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center. \nThe contemporary ballet program features works by George Balanchine\, Christopher Wheeldon and Yury Yanowsky. Performances highlight athletic movement\, expressive storytelling\, and live musicality. \nEach performance is followed by a post-show Meet the Ballerina conversation with the artists. Discounted tickets are available for Bristol Community College students.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ballet-ris-pure-dance-at-bristol-community-college/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Bristol Community College Fall River\, 777 Elsbree St.\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bristol Community College,Culture Calendar,Dance,Fall River
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ballet Rhode Island":MAILTO:joelle@balletri.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260410T164004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T164004Z
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SUMMARY:Heidi Whitman In-Gallery Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Heidi Whitman for an in-gallery talk on Sunday\, April 26\, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Museum admission applies.\n\nShe will discuss her installation\, “Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance\,” on view through May 3\, 2026. The work draws on Moby-Dick and reflects about themes of obsession\, dread\, and violence.\n\nSculptural forms of rope and fabric casts shadows across drawn charts of imagined voyages. Large assemblages reference Ahab\, the whale\, and the destruction of the Pequod. A soundscape and objects from the museum collection place visitors at the center of the story.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/heidi-whitman-in-gallery-artist-talk/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Talk,Whaling Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newbedfordlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Heidi-Whitman-Leviathan-W-Plus-R.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260410T174253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174253Z
UID:10163753-1777212000-1777219200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Blessing of the Bicycles
DESCRIPTION:Blessing of the Bicycles is on Sunday\, April 26\, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven. Admission is free.\n\nFour local groups are involved\, including Youth Opportunities Unlimited\, Fairhaven Livable Streets\, and SouthCoast Places for People.\n\nFree walk-up bike repair and skill-building will be available. No appointment is needed. Demonstrations show how to lube a chain and fix a flat tire. Volunteer mechanics will help.\n\nInformation on donating used bikes to Youth Opportunities Unlimited’s Community Bike Shop in New Bedford will be available.\n\nOpen to all ages. Light repairs only. Bring a bike. E-bikes will not be accepted.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/blessing-of-the-bicycles/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven\, 102 Green Street\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260130T185559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T185559Z
UID:10153580-1777212000-1777222800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:KidZone at NBAM
DESCRIPTION:Families can drop in for art activities every Sunday at the New Bedford Art Museum. Designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers\, the program offers hands-on projects inspired by current exhibitions\, with time to explore\, create\, and connect.\n\nActivities run from 2 to 5 p.m. each Sunday. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $5 per family.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/kidzone-at-nbam/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Culture Calendar,Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260423T171611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T171611Z
UID:10163922-1777215600-1777226400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Eric Beau at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:Eric Beau performs Sunday\, April 26\, at 3 p.m. at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard as part of the venue’s Sunday Music Series.\n\nLive acoustic music runs from 3 to 6 p.m. each Sunday. Beau is featured this week. Rosie’s Table will serve food from noon to 6 p.m.\n\nMusic takes place on the patio in good weather and moves indoors if needed. No tickets or cover charge are required.\n\nChildren are welcome with supervision. Dogs are allowed outside only. Outside food and drink are not permitted.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/eric-beau-at-nasketucket-bay-vineyard/
LOCATION:Nasketucket Bay Vineyard\, 237 New Boston Rd.\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20251221T212252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T212252Z
UID:10148322-1777219200-1777219200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Pearly Baker at Pour Farm
DESCRIPTION:Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/pearly-baker-at-pour-farm/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Pour Farm Tavern\, 780 Purchase Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260410T160739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160739Z
UID:10163746-1777219200-1777219200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Handel and Haydn Society at Westport Point United Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:Concerts at the Point welcomes back musicians from the Handel and Haydn Society on April 26 at 4 p.m. at Westport Point United Methodist Church. Tickets are $40. Student tickets are $20. \nThis audience favorite returns with a program of Baroque works performed in a historically informed style. The chamber ensemble brings a fresh\, energetic approach to the music. \nThe program includes works by Bach\, Telemann\, and other Baroque composers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/handel-and-haydn-society-at-westport-point-united-methodist-church/
LOCATION:Westport Point United Methodist Church\, 1912 Main Road\, Westport Point\, MA\, 02791\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20260408T172024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T172024Z
UID:10163676-1777222800-1777233600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Bill Santos at Cork
DESCRIPTION:Guitarist Bill Santos\, formerly of the acoustic band Wood n’ Wire\, will perform solo at Cork.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/bill-santos-at-cork/
LOCATION:Cork Wine and Tapas\, 90 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newbedfordlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Bill-Santos.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T230000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20251114T233854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T233854Z
UID:10145528-1777230000-1777244400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Karaoke at Oriental Pearl
DESCRIPTION:Sunday night is karaoke night at Oriental Pearl 7 to 11 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/karaoke-at-oriental-pearl-2/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Oriental Pearl\, 576 State St.\,  Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Karaoke,Oriental Pearl
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20251221T211704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T211704Z
UID:10148061-1777233600-1777240800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Night Jam Sessions at Pour Farm
DESCRIPTION:Pour Farm hosts jam sessions every Sunday night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sunday-night-jam-sessions-at-pour-farm/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Pour Farm Tavern\, 780 Purchase Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Open Mic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20250813T225154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T225605Z
UID:10132696-1777240800-1777240800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Karaoke with DJ Estrella at Rose Alley
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke is held every Sunday at Rose Alley Ale House. \nThe fun starts at 10 p.m. and runs until 1 a.m. DJ Phantom spins the music that night.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/karaoke-with-dj-estrella-at-rose-alley/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Rose Alley Ale House\, 94 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Karaoke,Rose Alley Ale House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTSTAMP:20260523T171859
CREATED:20250724T002433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T002457Z
UID:10130619-1777248000-1777334399@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:PACE Food Center serves Greater New Bedford community
DESCRIPTION:NEW BEDFORD — The PACE Community Food Center is open five days a week\, serving free\, nutritious staples and essential items to residents of the Greater New Bedford community. \nThe schedule is: \nMonday\, 10 am – 2 pm \nTuesday\, 10 am – 2 pm \nWednesday\, 10 am – 2 pm \nThursday\, 2 pm – 7 pm \nFriday\, 10 am – 2 pm \nThe food bank serves residents of New Bedford\, Dartmouth\, Marion\, Rochester\, Mattapoisett\, Fairhaven and Acushnet. Last year\, it served over 10\,000 individuals.   In addition\, it offers emergency food assistance. \nTo sign up for the Food Center\, go to: https://toapply.org/PACE \nThe Food Center  at 477 Park St. is set up as a grocery store where our customers can browse and select their groceries instead of relying on pre-prepared bags. With plenty of shelving and storage space\, customers can choose from various food items when they visit. \nThe center receives donations from individuals\, farms\, and local businesses\, and the Greater Boston Food Bank distributes them to clients. The center provides about a week’s worth of food\, including shelf-stable\, fresh\, and frozen food items once per week. \nDonations and volunteers are sought.  To learn more\, go to:  https://paceinfo.org/programs/food-bank/ \n  \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/pace-food-center-serves-greater-new-bedford-community/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:PACE Community Food Center\, 477 Park Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T073000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171900
CREATED:20260225T172212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T172212Z
UID:10157818-1777271400-1777275000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Used Shoe Donations
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Meals & More is collecting gently used shoes for men and women. \nSneakers and boots are preferred. All sizes are accepted. Shoes must not be worn out. \nDonations can be dropped off at Mercy Meals & More Soup Kitchen at Pilgrim United Church
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/used-shoe-donations/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Pilgrim United Church of Christ\, 635 Purchase Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Donations,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T073000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171900
CREATED:20260225T173100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T173100Z
UID:10159386-1777271400-1777275000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Mercy Meals and More: Free Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Meals & More is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides a nutritious start to the day for neighbors in need. \nA hot breakfast is served Monday through Saturday from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Guests are treated with dignity and respect. In addition to free meals\, the organization offers clothing and foot care. Its mission is to foster connection and build a stronger community. \nFor more information\, call 508-264-8183.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mercy-meals-and-more-free-breakfast/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Pilgrim United Church of Christ\, 635 Purchase Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food,Soup Kitchen
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